#Afternoon Stroll

[heelanhomestead]

A quick stroll in the woods, whilst enjoying the unseasonably warm January weather … it’s so strange, but loving every minute … 🤷‍♀️

www.heelanhomestead.co.uk

[cosmicobubisi]

Cosmic's Malleyuu Whump vs Flufftober: Day 27

muzzled | "I have no mouth and I must scream" / Afternoon Stroll

Yuu had their hands shoved into their pockets as they tried to enjoy the scenery.

As far as times they could have gone walking, this trail near their house wasn't the worst choice, but it could have either been better-stocked or less overgrown.

The nice, afternoon stroll was a routine for Yuu at this point, but the cold air made it a far less comfortable experience nowadays.

They had to really watch to make sure their legs didn't get caught up in all of the randomness of the forest, and they were doing just that when they heard a cry.

It... almost sounded like a baby, but Yuu stood still and heard for another cry before they moved.

The cry could have been some sort of imitation ghost, mimicking the cry of a child to lure Yuu to their death, but they stumbled across a little metal cage and ruled out that possibility.

It seemed to be a small lizard scurrying around a little metal wire cage in panic, the fear evident in the frenetic, jerky movements the salamander made.

"Oh no," said Yuu, crouching down to see if there was something they could do. They supposed it wasn't technically poaching, since reptiles weren't regulated under any hunting laws.

Digging around in their bag, Yuu found some scissors.

Possibly a good idea, but only until later. Cutting through metal with scissors would be hard, and it was better to see if they'd thought to bring a bolt cutter or something before they made a fool of themselves.

The lizard scurried wildly, and Yuu finally wrapped their hands around the smaller bolt cutter they usually kept in their field bag.

"It'll be ok, little guy," mumbled Yuu, hoping the vibrations in their voice would help the lizard calm down. No one deserved to be kept in a cage like this, and if it was almost the end of hunting season, there had to be more.

Still, Yuu shook off the worry and started attacking the bars with a fierce gusto until they finally got into a good groove, making more and more progress with each pass of their mini tool.

"Shhh, c'mon," said Yuu, allowing the mouse to feel their nearly-nonexistent body heat through the floor of the grass bottle. "if you keep moving like that, I won't get a clear shot.

The little lizard chirped and whistled unhappily, and Yuu assured him they were working as hard they could.

Finally, Yuu was able to break off some of the cage, and the lizard seemed to be a bit calmer as Yuu grabbed a dead man's shoes.

The lizard scurried out,, chirping quite happily to Yuu trapped the salamander in their hands.

"Shhh, shhh," Yuu was trying to calm down the little salamander, who seemed to have gotten a little better. He did frantic loops chasing his tail on one of Yuu's porches.

"It's alright," they said in a soothing voice, or at least they hoped. "You can freak out, but eventually I'm gonna take you back to my house."

The lizard didn't stop his freaking out, but Yuu said, "You'll be nice and warm, and I'll give you all the food you want."

With a flourish, Yuu gave the lizard a quick kiss. Probably not the best idea, because Yuu didn't know where the lizard had been, but just then, light began showing through the cracks of the reptile.

The lizard began to float, and Yuu ducked their head, trying to protect themselves. .Suddenly, it all burst open in a cacophony of light and sound, before the reptile morphed into a man.

This man was tall, long and slender with a fancy set of clothes complete with embroidery, and as his eyes focused, he looked at Yuu.

"Hello," he said in a low timbre.

"Uhhh... hello?" stammered Yuu, nervous of what this all meant

"You saved he," he said, rising from the forest floor to eliminate the ability to make effective eye contact.

"You saved me," he breathed, looking down at his clothes and limbs in amazement. "Thank you."

He them scooped up Yuu and they yelped before the salamander spoke up.

"I do not mean to harm you, I just wish to give you my thanks."

"U-uh, ok?" said Yuu, still short-circuiting.

"And to take you home, perhaps for a meal... yes, a meal would do," he said, almost whispering the words.

"Thank you," said Yuu, barely able to put any voice behind their words.

"Of course. I am at your service," he said, bowing his head.

"Um, alright? I can't think of anything that I need," said Yuu.

"That is alright," he responded. "But, do you have a home? Perhaps we can have soup for lunch.

Next to Yuu, a stomach growled.

"Yes," mused the man. "Perhaps we'll have soup."

"What's your name?" said Yuu, sounding squeaky.

The man gazed down at them lovingly.

"I am Malleus," he said simply. "Now, could you tell me what direction your house is?"

Yuu chuckled. "Sure. Down there, you'll take a right in a bit, but I have a few questions before that."

[justabigoldnerd]

"I Picked Wildflowers And Put 'Em In Her Hair"

By JustABigOldNerd on Ao3

Tags:

Fluff, Picnics, Butterflies, Flowers, Established Relationship

Characters:

Illya Kuryakin, Napoleon Solo, Gaby Teller

Word Count:

1,908

Summary:

Flufftober Day Twenty-Seven: Afternoon Stroll --- Solo and Gaby convince Illya to go on a picnic with them.

Excerpt:

It is a beautiful afternoon, Illya has to admit. Spring is in full swing, and the air is aromatic with blossoming flowers. Birds sing brightly, insects buzz by harmlessly, and a pack of children scream joyously in the distance. He takes a deep breath and tries to relax, but the ache in his ribs reminds him of the back-to-back string of long and excruciating missions they'd been put through. The breath catches in his throat and he shoves his hands into his pockets, turning his attention to his care-free partners.

Featuring Picrews of the Trio in this fic!!!

@flufftober

[walker-extended-universe]

It's Been a While

Relationship(s): Todd & Stella Walker

Tags/Warnings: Fluff, Reunions, Awkward Conversations, Friendship

Summary: Stella runs into Todd after everything

Written for @flufftober Day 27: Afternoon Stroll

@walkerverse-bingo square filled: Todd

Taglist: @theladywyn, @ihavepointysticks, @klaatu51, @itsjessiegirl1, @neptunium134

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Stella needed a break from the world. Between her classes, working at the horse rescue, and the approach of wedding season, there was a bit too much going on in her life. Too many phone calls, too many deadlines, too many “important” conversations that never ended up going anywhere.

So, she was turning off her phone and going on a little walk in the park. She just needed a few hours to herself and then she could try to be normal again.

She had no idea what would be waiting for her about an hour into her little break, as she made her second circuit around the park. “Stella? Stella Walker?”

She quickly turned around, fearing the worst, and was surprised to see “Todd?”

Her old boyfriend smiled at her. “The one and only. It’s been a while, hasn’t it?”

It certainly had been. She hadn’t seen him since their graduation day, despite promising him she’d be right next to him on move-in day at Sauber. “Yeah, it has…. How have you been?”

Todd shrugged. “I’ve been okay. How about you?”

“I’ve been doing pretty okay too.” Given the drama of the last couple years, it was a bit of a miracle she was still standing some days. “What are you up to these days? Still kicking it at Sauber?”

“Uh, no, actually.” He scratched the back of his neck. “I kinda dropped out. Turns out, 4-year university isn’t really for me.”

“Oh. I…. I’m sorry.”

He shrugged. “It’s not so bad. That path isn’t for everyone. And I’m taking classes at the local community college for now while I figure some things out.”

Stella smiled. “Well, that’s good. I’m sure you’ll be great.” Todd was never the smartest in his class, but he had a heart of gold and determination.

“I’ll figure something out. My dad says I probably have a future in sales so I’m looking for work while I get my degree. Just something to get my foot in the door, you know?”

“Yeah! That’s really smart.”

“I hope so.” He chuckled. “What about you? What have you been up to?”

“Oh, well…. I took a gap year after graduation and now I’m at UTA. I’m getting a double major in business and non-profit management. And I help my uncle run a horse rescue.”

Todd nodded and smiled. “Well, I guess we both ended up exactly where we thought we wouldn’t be.”

“I guess so….” Stella chewed the inside of her cheek. “Do you wanna get a coffee or something? If you have time, I mean.”

“You know what? I think I’d love that.”

Stella grinned. “Awesome. I know just the place.”

Todd stepped aside and gestured to the end of the trail. “Lead the way.”

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[annaofthenorthernlights]

Leaf angel

for @flufftober 2024 - day 27 - afternoon stroll

Fandom: Beauty and the Beast (Disney animation 1991) Pairing: Beast & Belle Words: 664 Rated: G

"Come on, Beast. Let's go outside!" Belle cheered over their breakfast. "Hm, it's all so wet." He grumbled as he lifted his bowl of porridge to his snout. "But the sun is out, and everything is shimmering in a golden light. I love it so much." She loved that. If Belle loved it, he would too. Probably. Her eyes danced with excitement. It was infectious. Why was that?

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[9teenninety5]

[herbalnature]

Autumn shows off its vibrant palette in Southeast Michigan, with a carpet of fallen leaves inviting a leisurely walk. Sunlight filters through the canopy, creating a warm glow that's just perfect for an afternoon stroll.

[schwan-dream]

Afternoon stroll 🏵️

This one is my niece's favorite. Idk why she likes it the most lol. So far, it's the easiest to color since there are not so many objects -- just trees, flower bushes, staircase, the sky, and the lady with her umbrella. 😗

[wrinwrinsignal]

Picnic Stroll

[viewer-of-many]

Flufftober Day 27

There's nothing like a long walk on the beach. At least, that's what Tamasi heard- she preferred riversides, but a chance to see water types is a chance to see water types. And there was certainly a fair variety here! There was also the wind moving the sand, the gentle lapping of the waves, and the just right warmth of the afternoon sun. It was so relaxing...not enough for her to fall asleep to, but still.

@flufftober

[alasarys]

Qatar – in control

[uwhe-arts]

a january day . . . | uwhe-art

[purplesaline]

You know you did a good job desensitizing the puppies to thunderstorms when you can take one outside in one to potty and he doesn't even notice it's happening

[july-19th-club]

i look like this

so that she can look like this

[lettuce-gremlin]

Hrng... wanna maybe walk down to the CVS to pick up some drinks and snacks just to not be cooped up all day...but it's cold out... and bed cozy